Category Archives: Personal Development
Working overseas: should I accept an international job assignment?
Is there is a correlation between working overseas and progressing your career? And what are the factors that need to be considered before accepting a position overseas? In a global economy, the opportunity to work abroad has become both more … Read more…
May
14
2012
Stepping Up: Applying for a management role
Whether you’re looking to move up in your current organisation or are searching for greater responsibilities in a new role at another company, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to taking on a managerial role. Many organisations elevate … Read more…
Mar
19
2012
Personal Branding: How to build ‘Brand You’
“Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our … Read more…
Mar
05
2012
New Year Career Assessment
The festive decorations have been packed away for another year and you’ve pinned the new calendar on the wall. Now what? Are you happy to be back to the same old routine? Or are you determined to do things better … Read more…
Jan
23
2012
Top 5 ways to reward staff for free
Managers at all levels know that when it comes to getting the best performance out of your team, the carrot is more effective than the stick – but you can only dangle the same incentive in front of your employees … Read more…
Nov
24
2011
Making your next career move – when is the right time?
If you’ve been in the same role for a few years, you might be wondering whether you are hindering or helping your career by staying in the same position. Constant job-hopping may suggest to employers that it’s likely you’ll move … Read more…
Oct
18
2011
Taking it on the chin – dealing with criticism at work
No one likes being criticised, and it’s our natural reaction to respond emotionally and get defensive when feedback lands on the critical side of the spectrum. You only have to look at reality shows like Masterchef to see that criticism … Read more…
Jul
22
2011
Presentation nerves – overcoming one of life’s greatest fears
Your heart rate increases, your palms get clammy as you thumb through your notes and you notice a slight shake in your hands and legs. Do you recognise these symptoms? It’s the universal fear of presenting and public speaking creeping … Read more…
Jul
01
2011
